Peter Rive

Peter Rive is Co-Founder and Chief Technical Officer (CTO) of
SolarCity. Mr. Rive has helped grow SolarCity into the largest
full-service solar provider in the nation.

Mr. Rive has helped grow SolarCity into the largest full-service
solar provider in the nation. In his role as CTO, Peter develops
the strategy and direction of SolarCity’s next-generation
software and hardware technologies including battery systems, solar
mounting hardware and solar module technology. He also leads the
company’s collaborative efforts with the goal of creating a
cleaner, more affordable and more resilient way to provide
electricity to homes and businesses.